Foundation
a source and color-pipeline review
Post-production
Color grading that brings separate shots into one visual story
We use technical correction and creative color grading to make footage feel coherent and prepare checked master files for the intended viewing formats.
Who this is for
This service is for filmmakers, brands, agencies, artists, and production teams with an edited or near-final project that needs consistent exposure, color, skin tones, and an approved visual character.
How we work
We review the camera sources, edit, references, color pipeline, and delivery requirements. Base correction establishes continuity before a representative scene or look is approved. The grade is then applied across the film and checked in the agreed master format.
What you receive
The final configuration follows the approved brief, channels, source materials, schedule, and rights framework.
Production
base correction for exposure, balance, and shot continuity
Delivery
an approved creative grade applied across the edit
Launch
checked master files in the agreed delivery formats
Typical projects
Use these examples as a starting point. A producer will confirm the actual production route after reviewing the brief.
a commercial or branded film
Scope, inputs, timeline, approvals, and usage rights are confirmed for the actual project.
an interview or corporate video
Scope, inputs, timeline, approvals, and usage rights are confirmed for the actual project.
a music video or short-form screen project
Scope, inputs, timeline, approvals, and usage rights are confirmed for the actual project.
Scope and limitations. Results depend on source quality, codec, bit depth, lighting, camera matching, edit lock, runtime, review rounds, and delivery specifications. Restoration, VFX fixes, re-editing, and additional masters are separate work unless included in the approved scope.
Questions before you start
Open a question to review the production boundary before briefing the team.
What can color grading cover?
We use technical correction and creative color grading to make footage feel coherent and prepare checked master files for the intended viewing formats.
What deliverables might be included in color grading?
Depending on the brief, deliverables can include a source and color-pipeline review; base correction for exposure, balance, and shot continuity; an approved creative grade applied across the edit; and checked master files in the agreed delivery formats.
What scope boundaries should be confirmed for color grading?
Results depend on source quality, codec, bit depth, lighting, camera matching, edit lock, runtime, review rounds, and delivery specifications. Restoration, VFX fixes, re-editing, and additional masters are separate work unless included in the approved scope.
Colour as part of editing and story perception
Colour grading begins with technical balancing but is not a single filter. Skin, products, and brand colours need protection while the look supports the story and remains predictable across the agreed displays and deliverables.
Preparation
Source codecs, profiles, frame rates, proxies, picture lock, and references are checked. An unlocked edit enters final grade only with an explicit change process.
Balance
Exposure, white balance, contrast, and camera matching remove technical jumps while protecting important subjects.
Look
The approved mood is shaped by scene instead of applying one effect indiscriminately. Skin, product colour, graphics, and titles receive separate control.
Masters
Levels, colour space, and exports are checked. Web, screen, and archive versions are listed in the delivery map.
Scope boundary. The result is constrained by source quality and dynamic range. Restoration, complex masks, defect removal, HDR, and edit changes require separate scope.
Related pathways
Move from the current task to production, evidence, estimation, or project launch without losing context.
Color grading that brings separate shots into one visual story
From the brief to a shooting plan
Inputs
Define the action the audience should understand after watching. Annotate references to explain the lighting, pacing, camera and sound you need, and what should not be copied. Separate essential shots from experiments.
Working review
Before filming, check access, power, background noise and lighting-change time. Plan wide shots, details, transitions, clean sound and alternatives. The crew and equipment list are confirmed for the actual scope.
Handoff
Agree the master, vertical and short versions, subtitles, thumbnails and source-file retention. Review the entire film with and without sound; check names, captions and permissions for every supplied asset.